Pistachio Bars W/Rose Petals - No Bake
Who else loves to eat roses?
I just recently discovered that rose petals and rosebuds are very much edible! Who would have thought, right? I've always been a fan of flower tea, especially the kind that is just one huge bud that starts to "bloom" in your cup as soon as you fill it with water. I forget what the name of it was, but that kinda tea is amazing to watch, maybe I will make a video of it in one of my next posts, what do you, guys think? Let me know in the comment section!
Wow! Looks like I haven't missed a day here on Steemit in quite a while now, I feel pretty content about that. And excited to share one more recipe with you. As many of you know, I tend to take part in Steemit Culinary Challenge a lot, so one of those times when I was browsing the web for inspiration, I stumbled upon a very interesting blog called Unconventional Baker, there's plenty of healthy desserts you might wanna check out if you don't like baking, the only downfall is that you gotta freeze them and that usually takes 4-6 hours :/ either way haha I just heard myself sound JUST like Shoenice, either way, the recipe I used today for making these pistachio delights I got from there, except as always I modified it, took something out, added some magic, you know how that goes :D.
Pistachio Bars With Rose Petals
Ingredients for the crust:
- 4 dried figs;
- 2 tablespoons tricolor quinoa;
- 5-6 tablespoons flax seeds;
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil;
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup.
Directions:
Place all of the ingredients in a blender and process. Unfortunately, my blender didn't really grind the quinoa and flax seeds, they are too tiny and there wasn't exactly a lot of stuff in the blender, however it did the figs just fine, so I wasn't too worried about it. Now form a crust in a spring pan or whatever cookware you have, note that it should be something small. Move it to the fridge or freezer to chill.
Let's make the filling, shall we?
Ingredients for the filling:
- 200 g mixed pistachios and pumpkin seeds;
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup;
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil;
- 40 ml cream (half & half) or almond milk for a vegan choice;
- 1 teaspoon rose petals for decoration;
- extra pistachios for decoration.
Directions:
This one is going the exact same way as the previous, super easy, just blend until it's smooth, add more or less liquid (cream/almond milk), evenly spread it on your crust and put away in the freezer for about 6 hours or better let it sit there overnight.
Just like a lot of other raw desserts this one needs to be stored in the freezer to prevent it from getting mushy and melting. I don't have a problem with that to be honest, but I know some people do, in that case I guess they would have to figure out a way to bake it, maybe just by adding some flower into the mix? Something to think about.
Now let's see them pictures! Oh yeah, sprinkle some rose petals and the reserved pistachios on top of the bar!
I think that it would also be good to try using dates instead of figs to make the crust. I haven't had them in a while and they are so good!
Hopefully, you guys enjoyed this simple recipe of the day that makes a delicious desert and also is good for your brain and body! As always, comments, tips and criticism are very welcome.
See ya soon!
One more, before I hit the post button :)
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I love this recipe. I will try to make it.
Thank you! Luckily it's pretty straight forward and easy! And so delicious!!!
I haven't tasted roses before but i would love to have gig at a piece of it. I would go to the market and find out if i can lay hands on the ingredients and follow the directions give try my hands on with my mom. I love the photography and the setting was on point too. Lovely
Thank you very much for the feedback! I hope you make it even better than me, feel free to play with the recipe according to your preferences in food, that's what I usually try to do when I cook! It's a nice healthy bar :)
Your photography skills are immaculate. Those bars look really good.
I stopped eating pistachios after cracking a couple open and finding little worms had made a nest in a bunch of the nuts. I probably ate a few of them; usually I just crack them and pop them in my mouth.
It really tripped me out!
Thank you Jesse :)
I didn't know you were such a baby! I've ate so many worms (in fruits) that I lost count, it is kinda nasty to think about it though haha. Maybe give them another try? The ones we got didn't have any worms in them.
Hahaha BURN!!!!
It wasn't only the worms, it was webs and probably their poop too. I ate them and their house. I would definitely eat those bars you made.
Ate them with the house! Damn! Ruthless, Jesse!
Take Emily and come see us!
We were actually up that way just recently as you might have seen from my Cedar Point post. lol But we spent a ton of money and that's all we were able to do. We need to make a trip up there next!
I'm gonna check it out now! I bet the rides weren't cheap! I've never been to Cedar Point, how was it?
I wonder if there is a preferred variety of rose that is best used in culinary preparations, I have three rose bushes, only one is fragrant, the others are more ornamental and remind me more of wild roses or something. . . Also, a post about "candied" violets would be awesome, i have always wanted to try them, as I have a lot growing in my yard.
Thank you Thomas! I've never heard about candied violets, I should probably research them. As far as using flowers in cooking goes, I've only tried roses and lavender, I got both off of Amazon, the descriptions just said they were edible, but I am not sure if they differ from regular ones. I know there are so called tea-roses, they smell delicious and make a tasty tea and jam, I have not seen them here, but it could be one that you have, the fragrant one!
I hear a lot about people making "simple syrups," from things like honeysuckle flowers. I have yet to taste it or try my hand at it. Maybe I can send you some exotic ingredients from the mountains. not sure how I could go about sending them through the mail, maybe dry ice or something?
These are too pretty to eat!
Aw! Thank you very much!
Wow wow,can you post a piece my dear? I can plant more rose in my garden maybe^_^
In my country people give roses cooked in sugar . TO there bafaloo to increase milk ...
So..use fresh rose or sundried? I always drink flower tea and sometimes use fresh rose for kid bubble bath...haha
Fresh one
I wish I could just hand it to you through the computer screen!
Hmm..I am so ready to receive it ..just brew a pot of green tea to go with it...did you get that transporter machinery ready?hahaha...technology geek needed!
Hahaha I'm working on inventing one! Hopefully soon enough we will be able to teleport! Tea is so good! What kind is your favorite?
Wow,look forward! I love new season green tea and flower tea... also Pu-we tea which older than 10 years.... all good for diet! Hah
I have some green tea with jasmine and plain green, both are pretty good, it has been a minute since I had any though. I'm gonna need to look into the Pu-we tea haha
Sorry,pu er tea..
Oh I've had that before, I think?
This is awesome :)
Thank you very much!
Yumiii!!!
Thank you:)
:-)
The rose petals remind me of the blooming teas too. Those are so wild!
I know! I have a few of them that I brought back for @matt-a from Crimea. I'm considering making a video brewing one haha
You should. @elecbubble bought some but we haven't made them yet but they are wild
I will try during the weekend! And you guys can post about the kind you got!
Whoa, beautiful dish and great photos! I may just try making them. Thank you!
Thank you! They turned out pretty good, I hope you like them! :)